Pear polenta bake with flaked almonds
A soft milk-polenta bake with pear wedges, cinnamon and golden almond flakes. Served warm, it makes a sweet breakfast or small dessert.
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Recipes
A soft milk-polenta bake with pear wedges, cinnamon and golden almond flakes. Served warm, it makes a sweet breakfast or small dessert.
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